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HRES 1259 · 119th CongressIntroducedVoted May 13, 2026

Call to prioritize release of detained individuals in China

Sponsored by Christopher H. Smith

The vote
414-0
+414 margin
Worked the bill
In the distance
Summary

What the bill does

This resolution asks the President to make the release of several people detained by China a top priority when meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. It names Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai. The resolution also urges the President to seek proof that these detainees are alive and to push for them to get lawyers, contact with family, and medical care.

Why it matters

The stakes

The resolution focuses on specific individuals held by China, which could affect U.S.-China relations and how the U.S. handles human rights issues. It puts pressure on the President to raise these cases directly with China's leader.

The vote

How the chamber split

414 yea · 0 nayPassed · 16 not voting
414 yes
0 no
Voted yes414
Rep 208Dem 206
Voted no0
Rep 0Dem 0
See how each member voted· all 414
Voted yes · 414
Aaron BeanR · FL
Andy BarrR · KY
Andy BiggsR · AZ
Ann WagnerR · MO
Ben ClineR · VA
Brad KnottR · NC
Brian JackR · GA
Chip RoyR · TX
Cory MillsR · FL
Don BaconR · NE
Gabe EvansR · CO
Jeff CrankR · CO
Jeff HurdR · CO
Jim JordanR · OH
Joe WilsonR · SC
John JamesR · MI
John JoyceR · PA
Keith SelfR · TX
Kevin HernR · OK
Mike BostR · IL
Mike CareyR · OH
Mike EzellR · MS
Mike FloodR · NE
Mike KellyR · PA
Nancy MaceR · SC
Pat FallonR · TX
Randy FineR · FL
Ron EstesR · KS
Sam GravesR · MO
Tim MooreR · NC
Tom ColeR · OK
Tom EmmerR · MN
Tony WiedR · WI
Vince FongR · CA
Young KimR · CA
Adam GrayD · CA
Adam SmithD · WA
Al GreenD · TX
Ami BeraD · CA
Dave MinD · CA
Derek TranD · CA
Dina TitusD · NV
Ed CaseD · HI
Gabe AmoD · RI
Glenn IveyD · MD
Grace MengD · NY
Greg CasarD · TX
Gwen MooreD · WI
Ilhan OmarD · MN
Jason CrowD · CO
Jim CostaD · CA
Joe NeguseD · CO
Josh RileyD · NY
Judy ChuD · CA
Mark PocanD · WI
Mike LevinD · CA
Nellie PouD · NJ
Paul TonkoD · NY
Raul RuizD · CA
Ro KhannaD · CA
Susie LeeD · NV
Ted LieuD · CA
Voted no · 0
The debate

What each side says

Supporters
  • The resolution calls for the release of people detained for peacefully expressing their speech or religion, which aligns with U.S. values of political and religious freedom.bill
  • It urges the President to seek proof of life and access to legal counsel and medical care for the detainees, addressing humanitarian concerns.bill
  • Addressing individual cases of wrongful detention has historically been an important part of U.S. diplomacy and reflects bipartisan commitments to freedom.bill
Critics
  • No recorded objections.

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